Support Vienna’s Celebrations for the 250th Anniversary of the USA: 1776 to 2026
It’s a once-in-a-generation opportunity to reflect, imagine, and shape how we celebrate this historic milestone here in Vienna. If you would like to help serve on the planning committee, or have ideas on what we could do, please email uvfgbevpivraanin@tznvy.pbz. Activities will include:
- Entertainment
- Kids activities
- Educational events
- Exhibits
- Speakers
- Re-enactments
Deeply Rooted in the Land: African American Legacies in Fairfax County, Virginia
To celebrate Black History Month, please join us for a presentation of “Deeply Rooted in the Land: African-American Legacies in Fairfax County, Virginia“
Date: February 28, 2026 – 1-3pm
Location: Vienna Community Center, Community Room, 120 Cherry Street SE, Vienna
Guest Speaker: Krystyn Moon, PhD, Professor of History & American Studies, University of Mary Washington, Fredericksburg, VA
Ms. Moon will present her research on the history of segregationist housing practices during the early-to-mid-twentieth century and how Black families, despite the adversity that they faced, continued to own land in Fairfax County. Special attention will be given to the role that Vienna has played in this history.
This event is free and open to the public.
Refreshments will be served.
Virginia Women and the Revolution. An Evening of Dramatic Monologues. March 7, 2026, 7pm
In celebration of Women’s History Month and Vienna’s celebration of America 250, your local area AAUW (American Association of University Women) and ViennaVA250 is featuring a special performance of Virginia Women and the Revolution.
Women from the Vienna area will deliver dramatic monologues portraying seven Virginia women of various ages, political persuasions, and socio-economic groups during the American Revolution. Most of the women’s contributions have been relatively unknown—until now. The presenters will bring the American Revolution alive with an immediacy that will engage and inform the audience.
- Casey Abbott, Madison High School junior
- Stephanie Allen, Madison High School junior
- Mayor Linda Colbert
- Celeste Gregory, AAUW
- Amy Lane, Bards Alley Bookshop
- Nadine James, Louise Archer teacher (ret.), AAUW
- Sylvia Taylor, Louise Archer teacher (ret.)
Location: This free event is being held at the Vienna Community Center’s Auditorium located at 120 Cherry Street, SE, Vienna.
For more information on this event please contact Kristin Moyer (xpzblre65@tznvy.pbz) or Kris Vajs (Xevfgva.inwf@tznvy.pbz)
The American Revolution Virtual Discussions: Jan 13, Jan 27, Feb 10, 2026
Vienna250 is hosting a series of virtual discussions of Ken Burns’ new documentary “The American Revolution”. These moderated discussions will be led by history buffs, historians, and local authors, and be an opportunity to gather virtually to discuss each episode.
Discussions will be held on Tuesdays at 7pm on:
January 13 (episodes 1 and 2), moderated by Blane Ampthor, history lecturer and educator.
January 27 (episodes 3 and 4), moderated by Vienna historian Greg Weaver.
February 10 (episodes 5 and 6), moderated by local history author Derek Baxter.
Participants are encouraged to watch the episodes before attending the discussion. Attendance is not required at all meetings.
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84865122433?pwd=QvFagYukJ3WWWfHIagS02AOVHVOFQb.1
Meeting ID: 848 6512 2433
Passcode: 785965
One tap mobile:
+16469313860,,84865122433#,,,,*785965# US
+13017158592,,84865122433#,,,,*785965# US (Washington DC)
For more information about Vienna250, please email Ivraan250gu@tznvy.pbz
